What Nordic BIM Group does

Nordic BIM Group is a privately held software and consulting company and the official Archicad reseller for Norway, Sweden, and Finland, operating through three wholly-owned regional entities — Nordic BIM Group AB (Sweden), Nordic BIM Finland Oy, and Nordic BIM Group Norge — with headquarters in Helsinki and regional offices in Stockholm and Oslo. The portfolio is anchored on Graphisoft's Archicad BIM authoring platform and extended through Nordic BIM Group's own proprietary products (Anavitor LCA, NordicTools, ArchiFrame, ArchiLogs, Retail Solution for Archicad, BIMswitch, ArviMAD) and a broad third-party reseller lineup covering Chaos (V-Ray, Enscape, Cosmos, Vantage, Phoenix, Anima, Player, Envision, Veras), Trimble (SketchUp Pro/Studio/Go, Scan Essentials), McNeel (Rhinoceros, Grasshopper), Solibri, Twinmotion, Norkart, and dRofus. The company combines a sales-led direct motion for enterprise accounts with a product-led e-commerce storefront (kauppa.nordicbim.com) for Finnish SMB and individual buyers.

Revenue is generated through four streams: (1) software license reselling on subscription (1-year and 3-year) and perpetual terms with reseller margins, (2) self-service software subscriptions via the Finnish web store, (3) professional consulting services including BIMswitch platform migration, office template setup, BIM requirements consultation, and scheduled office support, and (4) training and certification — open courses, on-demand courses, corporate training, the Green BIM Certificate program, and the Archicad Summer Camp. Customers span architects and designers (primary), retail chains (Plantagen), wood construction manufacturers, contractors, property managers, landscape architects, interior designers, and public-sector municipalities, with thousands of customers and thousands of training participants reported across the Nordic region over a 30+ year operating history.

Name

Nordic BIM Group

Legal name

Nordic BIM Group AB

Website

https://nordicbim.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Nordic BIM Group is the official Archicad reseller for Norway, Sweden, and Finland. It distributes BIM and PropTech software, develops proprietary tools like Anavitor LCA and NordicTools, and provides training, consulting, and BIMswitch migration services to Nordic architecture, construction, and property management customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

BIM Software & Services

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Retail-Computer & Computer Software Stores (5734)

akta.pro primary industry

Building Information Modeling (BIM) & Digital Design Services (BPAHAKAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Architecture, Construction & Building Codes Reference (Design, BIM, Safety Codes) (EDAGAGAH)

Keywords

• BIM software reselling
• Archicad distribution
• 3D visualization software
• BIM training services
• Lifecycle assessment software

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsinki

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Operations

Revenue model

1. Software Reselling: Nordic BIM Group resells major BIM and 3D software including Archicad (as official reseller), V-Ray, SketchUp, Rhino, Enscape, and Solibri. Revenue comes from software license sales and distribution margins.
2. Training Services: The company offers comprehensive BIM training programs including open courses, on-demand courses, and corporate training. They provide Green BIM Certificate training and skill level assessment services.
3. Consulting Services: BIM consulting services including BIMswitch (migration from other platforms), office template setup, BIM requirements consultation, scheduled office assistance, and project update help.
4. Software Subscriptions: Direct sales of software subscriptions through their e-commerce platform including V-Ray, SketchUp, Rhino, and Enscape products with various licensing options (floating/named, 12-month/36-month terms).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nordic BIM Group is the official Archicad reseller for Norway, Sweden, and Finland, distributing a portfolio of BIM and 3D-visualization software (Archicad, BIMcloud, Solibri, SketchUp, Rhino, V-Ray, Enscape) alongside its own Anavitor LCA and Nordic-specific add-ons. It also delivers BIM training, consulting, and migration services for the architecture, construction, and property sectors.

Product overview

Nordic BIM Group is a software and consulting company that resells and supports a portfolio of BIM and PropTech software products adapted for Nordic market conditions. The portfolio is organized around Graphisoft Archicad as the core BIM authoring platform, supplemented by Nordic BIM Group's own Anavitor LCA (life cycle assessment) solution, and extended through a broad ecosystem of add-on modules (ArchiFrame, BIMcloud, BIMx, ArchiLogs, ArchiTerra, LAND4, Cetopo, MEP Designer, NordicTools, dRofus, Solibri, DesignLCA) and specialized retail solutions. Visualization is covered through SketchUp Pro/Studio/Go, Rhinoceros, V-Ray, Enscape, and the ArchDesign Collection (Enscape + Chaos Veras + Chaos Envision). Services include consulting, training (including Green BIM Certificate), BIMswitch migration, and remote software setup. Nordic BIM Group operates across three markets: Norway, Sweden, and Finland, with localized versions of its website and e-commerce storefront for each country.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Anavitor LCA: Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software solution for evaluating environmental impact of construction projects, integrated with Archicad for two-way communication between BIM models and LCA tools.
• NordicTools
• ArchiMAD
• Kunskapslyftet
• Kunnskapsløftet

Products and services

• Archicad Graphisoft's flagship BIM authoring software for architects and engineers, serving as the primary design and documentation platform. Nordic BIM Group is the official Nordic reseller.
• Anavitor LCA Nordic BIM Group's own life cycle assessment solution featuring bidirectional integration with Archicad, enabling architects to evaluate environmental impacts of material choices within the BIM workflow.
• BIMcloud Graphisoft's cloud-based collaboration platform enabling real-time teamwork on Archicad projects across multiple users, departments, and office locations.
• BIMx Mobile and desktop application for exploring BIM building models, enabling stakeholders to navigate and present 3D building data on tablets and devices.
• ArchiFrame Structural timber engineering add-on for Archicad providing tools for modeling walls, floors, ceilings, and roof structures, bridging design and manufacturing for timber construction.
• ArchiLogs Specialized BIM tool for log house designers, marketers, and manufacturers enabling efficient modeling and documentation of timber structures.
• Solibri Rule-based BIM model checking and quality assurance software for verifying compliance, detecting clashes, and ensuring data quality; available in Starter, Essential, Advanced, Premium, and Security+ tiers.
• Retail Solution for Archicad Nordic BIM Group's retail-specific BIM solution comprising Smart BIM Objects, Web Viewer, Planogram to BIM, and Visual Merchandise modules for retail store design and planning.
• ArchiTerra Terrain modeling add-on for Archicad enabling creation and management of 3D terrain models with map data import and terrain shaping capabilities.
• DesignLCA LCA analysis tool for environmental impact assessment in building projects, supporting design decisions with sustainability data.
• LAND4 Terrain modeling solution providing fast, precise 3D terrain tools with real-time updates and data sharing support for landscape and site design.
• MEP Designer MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing) design and coordination module integrated with Archicad for building systems modeling.
• NordicTools Nordic BIM Group's own add-on for Archicad providing specialized functions for Nordic market requirements and workflow optimization.
• Cetopo Topography and terrain modeling tool providing map data integration for site analysis and landscape design within Archicad.
• dRofus Requirements management and BIM coordination tool for building design data, supporting information management across project phases.
• SketchUp Pro Trimble's 3D modeling software known for ease of use; Nordic BIM Group is an authorized reseller. Sold with web/iPad versions and Trimble Connect. Also available as Studio and Go editions.
• V-Ray Chaos Group's photorealistic rendering software supporting SketchUp, 3ds Max, Maya, Revit, Rhino and more; sold in Solo, Premium, ArchViz Collection, and Education tiers.
• Enscape Real-time rendering and visualization plugin for BIM workflows; sold in Solo, Premium, and Education tiers with Chaos Envision and Chaos Veras included in some collections.
• ArchDesign Collection Complete design and visualization toolkit combining Enscape with AI tools Chaos Veras Pro and Chaos Envision for the full design-to-presentation workflow.
• Rhinoceros (Rhino) McNeel's versatile 3D NURBS modeling software for complex surface modeling; Nordic BIM Group is an authorized reseller, available in commercial, education, and upgrade versions.
• Green BIM Certificate Nordic BIM Group's training and certification program for sustainable BIM practices, offered across all Nordic markets.
• BIMswitch Migration service enabling clients to transition from other BIM platforms to Archicad, including modeling from existing drawings and project start assistance.
• Konsultointi (Consulting) BIM consulting services including BIM requirement consultation, office template optimization, project start-up assistance, and scheduled office support.
• Koulutukset (Training) Comprehensive BIM training services including open courses, on-demand courses, tailored corporate training, and change management training.
• Remote Software Setup Remote software installation and configuration service including license activation, system requirements check, and setup guidance for software purchased from the store.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ years of BIM training experience
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration17 records

AI capability7 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered notable, flagship, core and minor.

• PlantagennotableChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNordic BIM Group partnered with garden retail chain Plantagen to deliver Archicad with Retail Solution. The agreement enables Plantagen to design and manage new store layouts with detailed digital models before construction, and provides digital insight into existing stores.
• GraphisoftflagshipTechnology or IntegrationNordic BIM Group is the official Archicad reseller for Norway, Sweden, and Finland, distributing Graphisoft's flagship BIM authoring software throughout the Nordic market.
• AnavitorflagshipTechnology or IntegrationNordic BIM Group developed and owns Anavitor LCA, an innovative life cycle assessment tool integrated with Archicad for bi-directional BIM-LCA communication. Promoted through their channels and at anavitor.ai.
• ChaoscoreTechnology or IntegrationNordic BIM Group distributes Chaos software products including V-Ray, Enscape, and Chaos Cosmos through their web store and sales channels as authorized reseller.
• SketchUp (Trimble)coreTechnology or IntegrationNordic BIM Group is an authorized SketchUp reseller distributing SketchUp Pro, Studio, and Go products in the Nordic market.
• SolibricoreTechnology or IntegrationNordic BIM Group distributes Solibri software, the world-leading rule-based model checking solution, in the Nordic markets with Swedish language adaptation.
• Arkitekter Uten GrenserminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNon-profit architecture organization receives sponsored access to Archicad software for international development projects. Nordic BIM Group supports their humanitarian architecture work.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Trimble (SketchUp): Owner of SketchUp and broader construction technology portfolio. Acts as vendor partner to Nordic BIM Group and competes more broadly in AEC software across the same architecture customer base.
• Addnode Group: Swedish-listed IT company that has acquired multiple CAD/BIM/PLM resellers and software firms across the Nordics and Europe. Operates at significantly larger scale than Nordic BIM Group with overlapping BIM/architecture software distribution.
• Nemetschek Group: Parent company of Graphisoft (Archicad vendor) and one of the largest AEC software groups globally. Indirect counterparty and ecosystem participant that ultimately controls Nordic BIM Group's primary product roadmap.

Direct peers

• Construsoft: European BIM software distributor and major Archicad partner covering Benelux and other regions. Most directly comparable to Nordic BIM Group as a fellow regional Archicad reseller combining distribution with consulting and training services.
• Graitec: European BIM and structural engineering software distributor offering Autodesk and complementary solutions with consulting and training services. Closely comparable multi-vendor BIM reseller business model.

Regional players

• Microsol Resources: North American Archicad and BIM software reseller with similar mix of distribution, training, and consulting. Comparable as a regional Archicad-focused channel partner, though operating in different geography.
• BIMobject: Nordic-origin BIM content and object library platform serving the same architecture and construction customer base. Adjacent in the Nordic BIM ecosystem with overlapping end customers but a different core offering.
• Cadline: UK-based Archicad reseller and BIM/CAD software distributor providing similar software distribution, training, and consulting services in the UK/Ireland market. Direct model peer but geographically separate.

Others

• Solibri (Nemetschek): Vendor of the rule-based model checking software Nordic BIM Group resells. Strategic partner/supplier relationship as well as a participant in the broader BIM quality assurance category.
• Chaos (V-Ray / Enscape): Vendor of V-Ray, Enscape, and related visualization tools distributed by Nordic BIM Group. Key supplier/partner and indirect participant in the same BIM-to-visualization customer workflow.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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